Application and Requirements

How do I apply?

• An application for admission to a master's programme is only possible online via the application portals "OLAS" or "Friedolin 2.0".
• You find detailed information on how to apply correctly for a master's programme on the website Application for master's programmes.

What application documents do I have to upload online?

• The required documents are listed in the section "Application documents" on the information page of your desired master's programme.

What are the application periods/deadlines?

• Some master's programmes allow for a first-semester intake in summer semesters. The application period for such programmes ranges from 1 December to 15 January.
• Applications for regular winter-term intakes are possible from 1 April or 1 May onwards, depending on the programme while the application deadlines differ from one programme to another. Please take utmost care to check and respect the different application phases:

Application periods for master's programmes via Friedolin 2.0 [pdf, 119 kb] de

Application periods for master's programmes via OLAS [pdf, 105 kb] de

What are the admission requirements?

• Mandatory admission requirements for master's programmes at the University of Jena differ from one programme to another.

Where do I find information on the admission requirements?

• Specific requirements for each course - such as mandatory language requirements or necessary academic skills - are listed on the information page for each study programme. See all master's study programmes.

Who needs to provide a German language proficiency proof?

• International and German applicants with a foreign university entrance certificate, who wish to apply for a German taught master's programme, i.e. programme with (predominantly) German as language of instruction

What language certificates are accepted?

• Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang (DSH), min. level 2 (= DSH-2),
• the Goethe-Zertifikat C2 (GDS),
• the Deutsche Sprachdiplom der Kultusministerkonferenz (DSD II),
• the TestDaF, min. TDN 4 in all four parts of the examination,
• Certificate telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule,
• a German language examination in the framework of an assessment test at a preparatory college.

Who is excempt from providing proof?

• Applicants who have obtained a German taught bachelor's degree within one of the following countries: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein. This applies only to degrees that were awarded by a university in the relevant country (no satellite campuses or international branch campuses in other countries, no correspondence course degrees, no joint- or double-degrees with institutions in other countries);

• Holders of a German, Austrian or Swiss (from school where the language of instruction is German) university entrance qualification.

What do I have to do when the required German language proficiency proof is not available at the time of application?

• you may only apply if you can show a certificate attesting your German language skills at least at level B2 (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) AND
• a test registration confirmation for e.g. TestDaF, DSH or an equivalent test

Can I apply for the DSH course at the University of Jena?

• You may apply for the (chargeable) "German Language Course Preparing for the German Language Examination (DSH)" at the University of Jena. Please note: Language skills at min. level B1 (e.g. Goethe-Zertifikat B1, TestDaF at least 4x3 and/or 800 teaching units from a recognized language school) are required for the preparatory course application
• For detailed information on the application and further information, please visit the website of the International Office at https://www.uni-jena.de/en/DSHcourse.html or contact the International Office directly incoming@uni-jena.de .
• Shortly before taking the DSH-2-Examination or after successfully passing it, you are welcome to apply for a German taught master's programme